1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · P678 AAB
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1997. Recorded mileage 74,096 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1895cc
P678 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 74,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P678 AAB Mileage History
- 28/06/202264,940 mi
- 19/07/202366,113 mi+1,173 mi
- 26/07/202366,116 mi+3 mi
- 23/04/202568,147 mi+2,031 mi
- 01/04/202674,096 mi+5,949 mi
Average of roughly 2,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P678 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (P678 AAB) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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